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FULL VIEW OF REAR VIEW
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THE law states that a commercial vehicle must carry at least two rear view I mirrors. The choice of different types available on the British market is very wide. Much of this equipment is listed and illustrated in these pages, but the final selection must inevitably depend on the vehicle, the conditions likely to be met in its operation, and the price the operator is willing to pay.
The ingenuity of mirror manufacturers is shown in their products, as almost every mirror is available with a selection of heads, clips and arms, thus giving a large range of adjustment and at the same time providing universal application. There can, therefore, be no excuse for a badly-equipped vehicle.
The increasing pace of modern traffic, in particular motorway travel, has necessitated the provision of large and rigidly attached mirrors. However, vibration can affect even the largest mirrors to such an extent as to render them almost useless.
'Much has been done to reduce this trouble by strengthening mounting brackets and arms and also cushioning the glass in the mirror head with a rubber or plastics surround. Several manufacturers have introduced a range of mirrors specially designed for high-speed travel.
A key to the accompanying tables is printed at the foot of the third page.